Doug French
About Doug French
Doug French is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at TELUS, based in Toronto, Canada. He has extensive experience in financial management and reporting, with a career spanning roles at TELUS, Clearnet, and Ernst & Young.
Company
Doug French is currently working at TELUS, a major Canadian telecommunications company, serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is based in the Toronto, Canada area.
Title
Doug French holds the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at TELUS. In this senior executive role, he oversees financial operations, reporting, and strategic financial planning for the organization.
Background
Starting his career at Ernst & Young as an Audit Manager, Doug French spent eight years (1988-1996) building a strong foundation in financial auditing. He continued to develop his expertise at Clearnet, a predecessor to TELUS, as Director of Financial Reporting before moving through various roles at TELUS, including Director of Finance at TELUS Mobility and VP & Controller at TELUS Customer Solutions.
Education and Expertise
Doug French is a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and has been a member of the Canadian and Ontario Institutes from 1988 to 2016. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and Economics from the University of Toronto. His expertise spans Canadian, US, and IFRS disclosure requirements and he represents the Canadian telecommunications industry in international discussions on accounting standards.
Achievements
Doug French has garnered multiple Awards of Excellence from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada for corporate reporting. He also actively contributes to the community, having served as President and Treasurer of the Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club for a decade and being a member of the Toronto TELUS Community Board. At TELUS, he leads a team of more than 600 individuals across various finance-related departments.